Mr. Michael Fitzgerald:

I will respond to the variety of different issues that Deputy Sherlock raised. First, it is important to note that St. Stephen's Hospital is a registered centre with the Mental Health Commission and is always under the inspection process. I want to address Deputy Sherlock's main point regarding members' concerns and those expressed by the public. Our first thoughts are unquestionably with the residents. This is an assessment process. For the benefit of the residents, we cannot go into it here an individual basis but it is a thorough process, as was outlined by Dr. O'Brien. We undertake the process of the careful placement of people with great due care and attention and work closely with the people around that. Additional resources have gone in to make that project work well. We are mindful of that piece. Their care and well-being is utmost in our minds. I want to assure the Deputy of that.